The inaugural Peacemaker Music Festival begins Friday in Fort Smith. The festival will wrap up Aug. 2.This three-day festival will include bands and performers from around the state and country.Organizers say their goal is to get more music in downtown Fort Smith and bring a diversity in music. The genres of music will cover bluegrass, jazz, country, and more.For a complete list of artists, visit the Peacemaker website at:http://peacemakerfest.com/Gates open today at 4 p.m.The festival organizers say they don’t have any roads that are scheduled to close but they do expect more drivers in the area. There will be paid parking next to the Riverfront Amphitheater. There will also be free parking off of Garrison Avenue.Tickets are still available online and at the gate. Three day pass are $25.

FORT SMITH, Ark. —

The inaugural Peacemaker Music Festival begins Friday in Fort Smith. The festival will wrap up Aug. 2.

This three-day festival will include bands and performers from around the state and country.

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Organizers say their goal is to get more music in downtown Fort Smith and bring a diversity in music. The genres of music will cover bluegrass, jazz, country, and more.

The festival organizers say they don’t have any roads that are scheduled to close but they do expect more drivers in the area. There will be paid parking next to the Riverfront Amphitheater. There will also be free parking off of Garrison Avenue.

Tickets are still available online and at the gate. Three day pass are $25.